A part-time course in addiction counselling taught by a staff of qualified, experienced trainers. It includes 50 supervised internship hours at local registered treatment facilities. The course provides an overview of addiction, treatment and recovery, as well as a foundation in counselling skills, including an introduction to Motivational Interviewing.

The Modules run over 12 weeks, with fortnightly sessions on Fridays at 16h30 – 18h30. Modules may be done independently and the course can begin with any module. There are regular assignments and feedback and journalling is used as a personal development tool.

Module 1 ASSESSMENT & INITIAL CONSULTATION:
Orientation; the Nature of the Illness;  Taking a Substance History; Physical Effects & Detoxification ; Psycho-social Assessment; Stages of Change

For more info visit: https://www.prospecthill.co.za/services/professional-development/